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São José do Alegre
City in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overview
São José do Alegre is a small, tranquil city tucked in the hills of southern Minas Gerais. With a population of around 4,252, it offers a peaceful setting, charming neighborhoods, and authentic Brazilian rural culture. Visitors enjoy its local hospitality, scenic countryside, and relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Minas Gerais
Population
4,252
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-22.34°, -45.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$627
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$260
Cashless
25
English
10
Temperature
18.5°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
15.1°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
0.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1358 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PPY
Distance
41 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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